DaveRex Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Originally posted by nick_karkie Got 28 day ban a year ago for doing 82 in a 40, £170 fine and no points on license, and insurance never went up a jot. They never even considered the ban until the policy was finished, they said they would keep it on computer but it might only affect my policy at renewal, but it never did. Same as Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3upra Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 All my points were amassed on bikes,(15 in total),none in built up areas,none in dangerous circumstances.Also had ban for 15 months for Drink Drive(F***in stupid of me).They may as well cut your balls off-most emasculating thing ever!So hope you avoid a ban. 112 on a motorway should be compulsory especially in the cars today,better brakes,handling etc. 70 is daft! RANT RANT RANT. Fuck em all!!! Honestly we(the idiotic motorists)want to stay legal,we pay for an mot,for huge insurance,road tax and outrageous petrol prices,then we pay FINES for driving safely(just a bit faster than the signs say),then higher insurance etc etc. Oh and the campaign-"SPEED KILLS" is bollox-CRASHES KILL! Wankers the lot of them. ok im done. :flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Don't worry. I was paying £1500 on my Calibra Turbo aged 22 with 15 points and 2 years NCB. Not too bad considdering. (speeding is almost ALWAYS ingnored due to the fact everyone is getting done these days.... robbing bastards) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Dude get yourself a good brief - they will do wonders for you and you r license,also some good points made earlier about work,try and get proof that the vehicle is needed as part of you work and you would suffer financially without the use of your license. But best thing to do is pay the extra and get a good lawyer who specialises in this stuff - well worth it IMO. Also have a GOOD read on http://www.pepipoo.com - lots of very good info on here:thumbs: Chin up - I know it will be in the back of your mind until it is resolved but remember to put it in perspective,theres people out there who have done a lot worse i.e. killed,severley injured,lost control and hurt family members,hurt thereselves,written off there cars etc etc.... I know its a weird way of looking at it but in the bigger picture it should be a small spec in your driving career and fingers crossed you will get away with a large fine and 6 points Oh and get yourself a jammer ! Edited to add : my brov in Law is a solicitor for a top london law firm,he doesnt deal with this kinda thing but should be able to put you in touch with a very good brief who will tailor the case suited to your personal circumstances.Lemme know if you need any further advice or details,if its general info you are after about the circumstances Im sure I will be able to get your questiond sorted. I know what you are going through but dont let it play on your mind all the time.Just stay positive but also realistic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramatt Posted May 26, 2004 Author Share Posted May 26, 2004 thanks for advice and suggestions , is always appreciated. Unfortuantly all this has done is bring forward a decision that I was going to have to make at the end of the summer anyway. So in the next week or so I will be putting the soop up for sale, it will be at bargain price.....so if anyone is after a low mileage Black TT then either pm me or keep your eyes peeled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Originally posted by nick_karkie Got 28 day ban a year ago for doing 82 in a 40, £170 fine and no points on license, and insurance never went up a jot. They never even considered the ban until the policy was finished, they said they would keep it on computer but it might only affect my policy at renewal, but it never did. Bastard, I got £150 and 6 points for 68 in a 40........I would have taken £20 more on the fine and no points any day....... And you was going 14mph more ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Originally posted by Ashley Willis Bastard, I got £150 and 6 points for 68 in a 40........I would have taken £20 more on the fine and no points any day....... And you was going 14mph more ........ Just shows the judgements for speeding is totally random and dependant on the mood of the three ever so wise men sitting in front of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 I'm lucky only have the 3 points shuold be 6, but did the oh i'm not signing that form trick back in April last year and haven't heard anything since (nice). Off the top of my head there is a few things you could do when you receive the summons: A) ask what type of device you where detected with B) ask whether they have a calibration certificate for the day you were caught (quite often they don't) C) Never admit at the scene that you were doing the speed you were D) It also helps if you're not in the outside lane and that you were mearly keeping up with the flow of traffic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_karkie Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Bastard, I got £150 and 6 points for 68 in a 40 Yep Ash I was quite glad that I got a small ban rather than lots of points, lucky me:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Originally posted by nick_karkie Yep Ash I was quite glad that I got a small ban rather than lots of points, lucky me:D DOH, didnt register the ban bit, thought you just got 3 points and £170 fine, thought I had been well reipped off, feel a little better now Still your was over and done with in 28 days, took me 4 years to get rid of those...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 A mate of mine was the same got a 3 week ban for just over 110 on the motorway and no points. If I remember rightly the fine wasnt massive either. Pissed me right off cos I got 5 points and 100 quid fine for 50 in a very late night 30 which has since been changed to a 40 limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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